With an economic recession making for uncertain times, everyone is looking for ways to save money. One simple way to save some cash now without completely altering your lifestyle is by changing the way you use fabric.
Do you have old shirts that you don’t use anymore or some leftover remnants gathering dust? Put them to work for you! Not only will you be saving money but you will also have a chance to use your creative energies.
Here are five great ideas for using old fabrics and remnants to save money.
Rags: Using remnants to make rags is simple, easy and saves you from buying rags. All you need are some old clothes. First cut off the sleeves or other extremities, then mark off 12” x 12” squares and cut them out. Cotton flannel is great to use for soft, absorbent rags. By using old fabrics for rags you won’t have to worry about buying rags ever again.
Rugs: Making braided rugs out of your old fabrics is an inventive way of using remnants. You can start out by braiding three long pieces of fabric together. When the braid is done it can be formed into a coil and sewn together. These types of rugs can also be crocheted, sewn and hooked.
